Bates Solar-Industrial Process-Heat Application Safety Analysis

摘要

A Solar Industrial Process Heat System was designed for a corrugated box manufacturer. The manufacturer intends to install approximately 35,000 square feet of linear parabolic trough solar collectors in an area south of its new corrugator plant. The parabolic collectors will collect thermal energy required to generate 5500 lbs/hr of steam to drive the corrugator. The solar energy system will satisfy the average daily demand of the corrugator and will operate in parallel with the fossil fuel boiler which will supply supplemental steam when necessary. A schematic of the system is presented. A safety analysis was done on the solar energy system and an assessment of its effect on the employees was made. Potential hazards of the system will be addressed, including corrective measures. A description of each of the solar project subsystems is presented. For each subsystem the possible safety hazards are identified and recommendations are made either to eliminate or control the hazards at an acceptable level. The subsystems, their safety analysis, and resolution are summarized. Safety procedures will be written as part of the O and M plan, and all hazards will be clearly marked with warning signs. (ERA citation 07:042953)